Being Baptist in a Democracy

In January 2025, the Baugh Center for Baptist Leadership partnered with Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee to create a resource for Baptist churches on religious liberty, Being Baptist in a Democracy. The resource focuses on the responsibility and freedom of Baptists living in a democratic society. Amanda Tyler originally created the content of this resource in preparation for her presentation, originally shared at the 2024 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly, entitled “Being Baptist in an Election Year.”

This resource is a 4-session recorded video series made available for churches to use in their context. The first three sessions are 20-25 minutes recorded presentation from Amanda Tyler. The final session is a dialogue between Harrison Litzell and Amanda Tyler to conclude the sessions. The Center has also created discussion guides for use by the leaders and participants within the church context. The church can then use the videos in their educational programming and have a facilitator lead the group in discussion after viewing the video.

The goal of this resource is to equip people in Baptist churches to engage in society with an understanding of religious liberty and the responsibility of this freedom. The Baugh Center believes that education and conversation on issues such as civil engagement are a necessary piece of formation within the church context. Our hope is that this resource will spark and continue these conversations which will create informed and responsive members of our democratic society.

This resource is available to churches for $175. This cost includes unlimited use of the videos and discussion guide in the congregation. The church will receive digital access to all materials (the videos are housed on Vimeo and the discussion guides will be available as a digital download) and can distribute them at their discretion within their congregation. There is no limit to the number of people or duration of time for the use of these materials.

To purchase the course, fill out the form below. If you have any questions, you can contact Harrison at litzell_ha@mercer.edu or (678) 547-6539.


                        
                            Being Baptist in a Democracy Purchase Form
                            Thank you for your interest in this new resource! By filling out this form, you are beginning the process to purchase these recorded presentations and digital discussion guides for your community. Once you submit this form, you will be contacted by Harrison Litzell to finalize payment and to receive the digital resources. If you have any questions please reach out to Harrison Litzell at litzell_ha@mercer.edu or (678)547-6539.
                        

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